Tell The Devil I've Changed My Mind
Let's start with a bit of humor. A little boy was looking at a painting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. He turned to his pastor and said, "Boy, they must have really loved apples. I can't even get through one without wanting a cookie instead!"
Our sermon today is titled "Tell The Devil I've Changed My Mind," and our guiding verse is Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—His good, pleasing and perfect will."
The enemy wants to control your mind, because the mind is the battlefield of our spiritual journey. But the good news is, you have the power to renew your mind and align it with God's truth.
Consider the life of Apostle Paul. Before his encounter with Christ, he was Saul, a zealous persecutor of Christians. But after his encounter on the road to Damascus, he changed his mind, his life transformed completely, and he became one of the greatest Apostles in history.
In the Book of Acts 9:5-6, Saul asked, "Who are you, Lord?" The reply came, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting," the Lord replied. "Now get up and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." Saul's sudden change of mind led to a profound transformation that impacted the early Church and the entire course of Christian history.
The devil will always try to keep us bound in old thinking, old habits, and old patterns. But like Paul, we can tell the devil, "I've changed my mind."
A famous quote by C.S Lewis says, "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." This is precisely what happens when we decide to change our minds and align with God's truth.
Another powerful story of mind transformation is that of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32). Initially, he demanded his inheritance, left his father's house, and wasted his wealth in wild living. But in his lowest moment, he "came to his senses" (Luke 15:17). He changed his mind, returned to his father, and was warmly welcomed back. His story is a beautiful illustration of repentance and God's forgiving nature.
The enemy might tell you that you're unworthy, that you can't change, that you're bound to your past. But you can say, "Devil, I've changed my mind." In Christ, you are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17). You have the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16), and the power to overcome (Romans 8:37).
As we step into this week, let us keep renewing our minds with God's word. Let's embrace the freedom Christ has won for us and live transformed lives.
Let's pray: "Dear God, thank You for the power to change our minds and align with Your truth. Help us to resist the enemy's lies and to hold onto Your promises. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Remember, in any situation this week, you can declare, "Devil, I've changed my mind." With God's word as your weapon, stand firm in your faith. Be transformed by the renewing of your mind, and walk in victory!
God bless you all!
